History surrounding the Metaphysical Poetry Movement
In contrast to Elizabethan Poetry being rich in melody and abundant in beauty, the Metaphysical Poets of the 17th Century utilized unexpected and subtle comparisons.
Members of the Metaphysical Moment wrote to rebel against the traditional poetic diction of the Elizabethan Poets preceding them.
Read more about the historical perspective:
http://neoenglishsystem.blogspot.com/2010/11/historical-perspective-of-metaphysical.html
More Information:
http://www.universalteacher.org.uk/lit/history.htm#6
Members of the Metaphysical Moment wrote to rebel against the traditional poetic diction of the Elizabethan Poets preceding them.
Read more about the historical perspective:
http://neoenglishsystem.blogspot.com/2010/11/historical-perspective-of-metaphysical.html
More Information:
http://www.universalteacher.org.uk/lit/history.htm#6